Somalia
Joe Biden redeploys troops to Somalia to fight al-Shabaab as ex-president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud returns to power five years after his first term
U.S. President Joseph R. Biden Jr. is redeploying troops to Somalia to fight against al-Shabaab, 'which has increased in strength...
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U.S. condemns al-Shabab attack on Burundian soldiers in Somalia
The United States on Thursday condemned al-Shabab’s May 3 attack on Burundian soldiers serving at the African Union Transition Mission...
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In Geneva, U.S. announces more than $200 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia
The United States government on Tuesday announced more than $200 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the Horn of Africa's...
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Antony Blinken calls for “rapid conclusion of credible elections” for sustainable peace in Somalia
United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Tuesday asserted that "the best path toward sustainable peace in Somalia...
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U.S. Africa Commander General Stephen Townsend blames “insufficient governance” and “corruption” for myriad of coups and attempted coups in Africa, does not see involvement of China, not sure about Russia
Army General Stephen Townsend, the commander of the U.S. Africa Command, on Thursday, blamed "insufficient governance" and "corruption", among other...
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United States calls for credible and rapid conclusion of Somali elections
The United States government on Sunday called for credible and rapid conclusion of Somali elections, saying that it was "deeply...
Read moreRodney Hunter highlights stakes at UN Security Council briefing on Somalia
Rodney Hunter, a United States Political Coordinator at the United Nations in New York City on Wednesday highlighted the stakes...
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Senior Biden officials return from trip to Djibouti, Kenya, Niger and Somalia, strengthen security ties
U.S. Assistant to President Joseph R. Biden Jr. for Homeland Security Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall, USAFRICOM Commander General Stephen Townsend, and...
Read moreU.S. calls on Somalia’s President and Prime Minister to resolve dispute and complete elections
The United States government on Monday called on the President of Somalia Abdullahi Mohamed and Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble who...
Read moreSomali president suspends prime minister’s powers
The President of Somalia Abdullahi Mohamed on Thursday suspended the powers of Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble in the latest...
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